Megasportsworld: Pacquiao overwhelming favorite against Margarito

The whole nation is waiting with anticipation as we brace for the next big fight of the year, the Manny Pacquiao – Antonio Margarito clash for the World Light Middleweight Championship on November 14, 2010. Pacquiao, currently the pound for pound champion will attempt to win an unprecedented eight world championship in different weight divisions.

Manny Pacquiao, who missed a dream match with Floyd Mayweather Jr., is the biggest star in boxing. The fighting congressman from Saranggani attempts to continue his march toward greatness and eventually retire as one of the best boxer in history. With blazing hands speed, superb power and surprising technical skills, Manny has come a long way from his clumsy all-left hand slugger days. With the guidance of all-time great trainer Freddie Roach, Pacquiao has evolved to an all-around offensive monster.

Antonio Margarito, although a controversial figure because of the loaded gloves issue on his fight against Shane Mosely, presents a unique challenge to the Filipino boxing hero. At almost 6-feet he is the tallest fighter Pacquiao has ever faced and towers over him by a good five or six inches. Margarito is also famous for his iron-clad chin and his relentless come-forward style. Margarito has the advantage in size and strength.

Boxing experts from around the world are expecting a landslide win by Manny Pacquiao maybe even a knockout but we are foreseeing a competitive fight that would probably last the distance. We predict this fight to be a 12-round UD for Manny Pacquiao. Antonio Margarito will be tough as advertise and may even win a few rounds but in the end Manny will be too good, too fast for him.

Local oddsmaker, Megasportsworld, has installed Pacquiao as the overwhelming favorite with a price of 1.14 outright win as of press time. A bet of Php 100 on a Pacquiao outright win will give you Php114. An outright bet on Margarito on the other hand is priced at 5.40 as of press time meaning a Php 100 bet on Margarito will net you Php 540. Other bet types include method of victory: Pacquiao by KO, TKO or DQ is priced at 1.44 and Pacquiao by Decision/Technical Decision is at 3.40. You can even bet on the round of victory. Odds are subject to change so you will have to check the latest at the Megasportsworld website at http://www.megasportsworld.com or call them at 88 66 180.